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Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Rare Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous UK COA

Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Rare Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous UK COA

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Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Rare Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous UK COA

Rare Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous Folkestone United Kingdom with Certificate

Long Description

Rare Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil from Folkestone, United Kingdom

Presented here is a rare Euhoplites alphalautus ammonite fossil, discovered in the famous Gault Clay Formation of Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom. Dating to the Albian stage of the Early Cretaceous period (approximately 113–100 million years ago), this specimen is a fine example of a classic hoplitid ammonite. Each fossil we offer is carefully chosen for quality and authenticity and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring you receive a genuine piece of natural history. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, with scale included for accurate sizing.

Geological Context: The Gault Clay Formation

The Gault Clay Formation is one of the most important stratigraphic units for Early Cretaceous fossil collecting in Europe. Deposited during the Albian Stage, it represents a marine shelf environment characterised by fine silty clays laid down in a shallow, warm epicontinental sea. Fossils within this formation, including ammonites such as Euhoplites alphalautus, are exceptionally well-preserved due to the low-energy depositional setting that limited physical disturbance and allowed delicate shell features to remain intact.

The Folkestone cliffs in particular have yielded some of the most important ammonite faunas known, forming the basis for extensive biostratigraphic work. Euhoplites species are vital to correlating Albian sediments across Europe, making this fossil scientifically significant as well as visually striking.

Scientific Classification

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Genus: Euhoplites
  • Species: Euhoplites alphalautus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hoplitaceae
  • Family: Hoplitidae
  • Geological Age: Albian Stage, Early Cretaceous (approx. 113–100 million years ago)
  • Formation: Gault Clay
  • Locality: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

Morphological Features of Euhoplites alphalautus

This species is distinguished by its robust, strongly ornamented shell typical of hoplitid ammonites. Key features include:

  • Prominent ribs that often bifurcate from the umbilical region, sweeping boldly across the flanks.
  • Tubercles or nodules on the flanks and ventrolateral margins, giving the shell a textured appearance.
  • A relatively thick, involute shell structure, reflecting adaptation for strength and buoyancy control.
  • A distinctive ventral keel, aiding hydrodynamic efficiency during swimming.

These traits make Euhoplites alphalautus an easily recognisable species among Albian ammonites, prized both for scientific classification and for its aesthetic display qualities.

Paleoecology and Ancient Seas

Ammonites like Euhoplites alphalautus were highly mobile nektonic predators in the Cretaceous seas, feeding on small crustaceans, molluscs, and planktonic organisms. Their strong, ornamented shells not only served as protection against predators but also played a role in hydrodynamics, allowing them to navigate efficiently in open marine waters.

The Gault Sea was part of a vast warm-water marine system teeming with life. Alongside ammonites lived belemnites, bivalves, gastropods, marine reptiles, and early forms of teleost fish. Fossils such as this one provide an important glimpse into the complexity and diversity of marine ecosystems during the Albian stage.

Collector and Scientific Importance

This specimen of Euhoplites alphalautus is not just a fossil but also a stratigraphic marker species, widely used in biostratigraphy to divide the Albian stage into zones. Its distinctive morphology allows for precise identification, making it both academically significant and a desirable piece for private collections.

Collectors of Folkestone ammonites know that Euhoplites fossils are particularly sought after due to their strong ornamentation, rarity, and well-preserved detail. This specimen is an authentic and irreplaceable fragment of Earth’s natural history.

Key Details

  • Species: Euhoplites alphalautus
  • Age: Albian Stage, Early Cretaceous (approx. 113–100 million years ago)
  • Formation: Gault Clay
  • Locality: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
  • Features: Strong ribbing, tubercles, ventral keel, thick shell
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Exact Fossil: You will receive the fossil shown in the photographs
  • Scale: 1 cm reference cube shown for accurate measurement

This rare Euhoplites alphalautus ammonite fossil from the Folkestone Gault Clay is a unique and scientifically significant specimen, making it a valuable addition for both collectors and enthusiasts of Earth’s deep past.

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Selling Title

Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Rare Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous UK COA

Rare Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil Gault Clay Albian Cretaceous Folkestone United Kingdom with Certificate

Long Description

Rare Euhoplites alphalautus Ammonite Fossil from Folkestone, United Kingdom

Presented here is a rare Euhoplites alphalautus ammonite fossil, discovered in the famous Gault Clay Formation of Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom. Dating to the Albian stage of the Early Cretaceous period (approximately 113–100 million years ago), this specimen is a fine example of a classic hoplitid ammonite. Each fossil we offer is carefully chosen for quality and authenticity and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring you receive a genuine piece of natural history. The photographs provided show the exact fossil you will receive, with scale included for accurate sizing.

Geological Context: The Gault Clay Formation

The Gault Clay Formation is one of the most important stratigraphic units for Early Cretaceous fossil collecting in Europe. Deposited during the Albian Stage, it represents a marine shelf environment characterised by fine silty clays laid down in a shallow, warm epicontinental sea. Fossils within this formation, including ammonites such as Euhoplites alphalautus, are exceptionally well-preserved due to the low-energy depositional setting that limited physical disturbance and allowed delicate shell features to remain intact.

The Folkestone cliffs in particular have yielded some of the most important ammonite faunas known, forming the basis for extensive biostratigraphic work. Euhoplites species are vital to correlating Albian sediments across Europe, making this fossil scientifically significant as well as visually striking.

Scientific Classification

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Genus: Euhoplites
  • Species: Euhoplites alphalautus
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Hoplitaceae
  • Family: Hoplitidae
  • Geological Age: Albian Stage, Early Cretaceous (approx. 113–100 million years ago)
  • Formation: Gault Clay
  • Locality: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

Morphological Features of Euhoplites alphalautus

This species is distinguished by its robust, strongly ornamented shell typical of hoplitid ammonites. Key features include:

  • Prominent ribs that often bifurcate from the umbilical region, sweeping boldly across the flanks.
  • Tubercles or nodules on the flanks and ventrolateral margins, giving the shell a textured appearance.
  • A relatively thick, involute shell structure, reflecting adaptation for strength and buoyancy control.
  • A distinctive ventral keel, aiding hydrodynamic efficiency during swimming.

These traits make Euhoplites alphalautus an easily recognisable species among Albian ammonites, prized both for scientific classification and for its aesthetic display qualities.

Paleoecology and Ancient Seas

Ammonites like Euhoplites alphalautus were highly mobile nektonic predators in the Cretaceous seas, feeding on small crustaceans, molluscs, and planktonic organisms. Their strong, ornamented shells not only served as protection against predators but also played a role in hydrodynamics, allowing them to navigate efficiently in open marine waters.

The Gault Sea was part of a vast warm-water marine system teeming with life. Alongside ammonites lived belemnites, bivalves, gastropods, marine reptiles, and early forms of teleost fish. Fossils such as this one provide an important glimpse into the complexity and diversity of marine ecosystems during the Albian stage.

Collector and Scientific Importance

This specimen of Euhoplites alphalautus is not just a fossil but also a stratigraphic marker species, widely used in biostratigraphy to divide the Albian stage into zones. Its distinctive morphology allows for precise identification, making it both academically significant and a desirable piece for private collections.

Collectors of Folkestone ammonites know that Euhoplites fossils are particularly sought after due to their strong ornamentation, rarity, and well-preserved detail. This specimen is an authentic and irreplaceable fragment of Earth’s natural history.

Key Details

  • Species: Euhoplites alphalautus
  • Age: Albian Stage, Early Cretaceous (approx. 113–100 million years ago)
  • Formation: Gault Clay
  • Locality: Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom
  • Features: Strong ribbing, tubercles, ventral keel, thick shell
  • Authenticity: 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Exact Fossil: You will receive the fossil shown in the photographs
  • Scale: 1 cm reference cube shown for accurate measurement

This rare Euhoplites alphalautus ammonite fossil from the Folkestone Gault Clay is a unique and scientifically significant specimen, making it a valuable addition for both collectors and enthusiasts of Earth’s deep past.

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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